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Chinatown, DTLA & Arts District · 24 upcoming

Element Art Center

Multi-craft workshop space on North Broadway where one evening might be wheel throwing and the next stained glass, spoon carving or mosaic.

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Oct23Paint Your PetFriday, 6:00 PMPaint a custom portrait of your pet with guidance from local artists. The class runs 6–8 p.m. on Friday, Oct 23 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; all levels, 18 and up. It costs $65. Pet lovers can also try the studio's stained glass pet portrait class, starting Oct 25.$65
Oct23Beginner Wheel ThrowingFriday, 6:00 PMA two-hour beginner session on the pottery wheel at Element Art Center: instructors guide you through throwing your own piece, you choose a glaze, and the studio fires it and ships it to you about three weeks later at no extra charge. This session runs 6–8 p.m. on Friday, Oct 23 at 835 N Broadway in Chinatown, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station. It costs $65 with clay and tools included. The class repeats most Friday evenings and weekend afternoons through Dec 20.$65
Oct24Wooden Spoon Carving WorkshopSaturday, 12:00 PMCarve a spoon from a raw piece of wood with guidance on safe tool handling, with the option to add wood-burned decoration. The workshop runs noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 24 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; it is a beginner class for ages 18 and up. It costs $75. It returns on Nov 29 and Dec 27.$75
Oct24Ceramic Jack-O-LanternOct 24 – Oct 24Hand-build and glaze a jack-o'-lantern tea light holder, which is shipped to you after firing. The class runs 3–5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 24 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; all levels, 18 and up. It costs $65. A second session is on Oct 31.$65
Oct24Halloween Stained Glass WorkshopSaturday, 5:00 PMMake a stained glass spiderweb, jack-o'-lantern or bat in this two-hour seasonal class. It runs 5–7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 24 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; open to all levels, 18 and up. It costs $75. Further sessions are listed for Oct 29 and Oct 30.$75
Oct24Halloween Wheel ThrowingSaturday, 6:00 PMA seasonal wheel class in which you throw a bowl with Halloween touches, then finish it with paint or a studio glaze. It runs 6–8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 24 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; all levels, 18 and up. It costs $70. More sessions run Oct 30 and Oct 31.$70
Oct25Slab Built MugOct 25 – Oct 25Slab-build and decorate a ceramic mug or teacup, which the studio fires and delivers afterward. The class runs 3–5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 25 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; all levels, 18 and up. It costs $65. It repeats on Nov 15 and Dec 12.$65
Oct25Your Pet in Stained GlassSunday, 5:00 PMBring a photo of your pet and turn it into a stained glass portrait in this three-hour beginner class. It runs 5–8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 25 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; ages 18 and up. It costs $165. Later sessions include Nov 1, 7, 15 and 21.$165
Nov1Beginner Wheel 4-Week CourseSunday, 9:00 AMA four-session wheel course covering throwing, trimming and glazing for adults of all levels. The first session runs 9–11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov 1 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; the listing doesn't show the later session dates. It costs $250 for all four sessions. Another four-week course starts Dec 6.$250
Nov1Abstract Stained Glass WorkshopNov 1 – Nov 1A four-hour introduction to stained glass in which beginners build an abstract panel from recycled glass. This session runs noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 1 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; it is for ages 18 and up. It costs $85. Element lists more sessions on Nov 7, 8, 14 and 15, among others.$85
Nov1Ceramic Box HandbuildingNov 1 – Nov 1Slab-build a ceramic box and add carved or sculptural details; it is ready three to four weeks after class. The session runs 3–5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 1 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; all levels, ages 18 and up. It costs $65. It is offered again on Nov 28.$65
Nov6Intro to Linocut PrintmakingFriday, 5:00 PMCarve a design into linoleum and pull your own prints in this beginner class. It runs 5–8 p.m. on Friday, Nov 6 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; ages 18 and up. It costs $60. It repeats on Dec 4 and Dec 6.$60
Nov7Beginner Wheel ThrowingSaturday, 12:00 PMElement Art Center's drop-in wheel class for first-timers and returning students alike: throw a piece with an instructor, pick from the studio's glazes, and receive the fired piece by mail about three weeks later. This one runs noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 7 at 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station, with another session at 6 p.m. that evening. The price is $65, clay and tools included. It is one of dozens of dates for this class on the studio's calendar through Dec 20.$65
Nov7Ceramic Charcuterie BoardNov 7 – Nov 7Hand-build and decorate a functional ceramic serving board, which the studio fires and ships to you within three weeks. The class runs 3–5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 7 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; all levels, 18 and up. It costs $65. It repeats on Nov 21, Nov 29 and Dec 13.$65
Nov8Ceramic Vase Hand BuildingNov 8 – Nov 8Hand-build and decorate a ceramic vase that the studio fires and ships to you. The class runs 3–5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 8 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; all levels, ages 18 and up. It costs $65. A second session is on Dec 6.$65
Nov8Stained Glass Succulent WorkshopSunday, 5:00 PMCut, shape and sand pieces of glass into a lifelike stained glass succulent. The workshop runs 5–7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 8 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; it is a beginner class for ages 18 and up. It costs $75. A 3D stained glass flower class follows on Nov 13.$75
Nov12The Art of Paper-MakingThursday, 6:00 PMLearn some of the history of papermaking, then form your own handmade sheets. The class runs 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov 12 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; all levels, ages 18 and up. It costs $55. The studio's other paper classes include the Suminagashi Sketchbook on Nov 20.$55
Nov13Stained Glass 3D FlowerFriday, 6:00 PMMake a three-dimensional stained glass flower with the copper-foil technique and mount it on a wire stem. The class runs 6–8 p.m. on Friday, Nov 13 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; it is open to all levels, 18 and over. It costs $75. The studio also runs a stained glass succulent workshop on Nov 8.$75
Nov14Paper Lamp Workshop with Areum DaysSaturday, 11:00 AMFold and shape a working paper lamp with Areum Days, with welcome drinks and light bites included. This session runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 14 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station, with repeats at 2 and 5 p.m. the same day; ages 16 and up. It costs $100. It shares the weekend with the studio's pet stained glass portrait class on Nov 15.$100
Nov20Suminagashi SketchbookFriday, 5:00 PMLearn suminagashi, the Japanese practice of marbling paper on water, then bind your sheets into a handmade sketchbook. It runs 5–8 p.m. on Friday, Nov 20 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station; all levels, ages 18 and up. It costs $75. A second session is scheduled for Dec 11.$75
Nov21Beginner Wheel ThrowingSaturday, 12:00 PMA two-hour intro to wheel-thrown pottery in Chinatown, with no experience needed; the studio glazes, fires and ships each finished piece free of charge. It runs noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 21 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, near the Metro A Line Chinatown station. It costs $65 including clay and tools. Sessions continue on Nov 22, Nov 28 and Nov 29.$65
Nov29Wooden Spoon Carving WorkshopNov 29 – Nov 29A four-hour beginner session turning a rough piece of wood into a usable spoon, with safety coaching and optional wood burning to finish. It runs noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 29 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, near the Metro A Line Chinatown station; ages 18 and up. The fee is $75. The next session is Dec 27.$75
Dec5Beginner Wheel ThrowingSaturday, 12:00 PMA December session of Element Art Center's beginner wheel class, where you throw a piece with an instructor's help, choose a glaze and get the fired result shipped to your door about three weeks later. It runs noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 5 at 835 N Broadway, about 0.2 mi from the Metro A Line Chinatown station. It costs $65, clay and tools included. More December dates run through Dec 20.$65
Dec11Suminagashi SketchbookFriday, 5:00 PMMarble your own paper with the Japanese suminagashi method and bind the results into a sketchbook to take home. This session runs 5–8 p.m. on Friday, Dec 11 at Element Art Center, 835 N Broadway, near the Metro A Line Chinatown station; it is open to adults of all levels. The fee is $75. The first session ran Nov 20.$75

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